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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,334.40, 558,290.04 and 254,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,334.40, 558,290.04 and 254,148.80 is: 381,078.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,334.40 : 558,290.04 = 254,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,334.40/558,290.04 = 254,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,334.40x = 558,290.04 × 254,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,334.40x = 141,888,743,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,888,743,717.95/372,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,078.79

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